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Come to MainStreet Farmers Market Saturday and then enjoy the region's best chili at local eateries

By Terry Meyers tmeyers@demingheadlight.com @TerryMeyers on Twitter

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08/29/2013 11:58:45 PM MDT

Deming MainStreet, with help from the city of Deming's visitor center, is starting off small this year with its annual Green Chili Tour.

The Green Chili Tour begins at Deming MainStreet Farmers Market, on the northeast corner of Spruce and Cooper streets. From 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, the public is invited to pickup 10-percent-off coupons to be used at participating local restaurants.

Participating restaurants will have a flyer in their windows to let the public know they are part of the event. Each restaurant will be serving up a special green chili dish for that day. The coupon can be used for any dish the restaurant serves.

The group wants to recognize and celebrate the agriculture of the area -- with its high production of chili peppers and jalapenos -- through local farmers.

The event is part of celebrating the end of chili season.

"Local chili is an important mainstay of our community," local business owner Arsen Khanbabaian said. "Look at Border Foods. They are one of the largest producers of chili products in the state."

The group is already planning next year's Green Chili Tour big event, which will be held at the Courthouse Park. They are planning a chili cookoff -- maybe a chili eating contest. Salsa anyone? For now, the group is keeping some of its secrets stirring in the pot.

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